Comments about CYM

"I have heard music, played music and met people that have changed my life forever." - Flutist, Seacliff, NY

"CYM was one of the greatest experiences of my life!" - Oboist Watertown, NY

Auditions

There are no entrance auditions for Crane Youth Music. There will be auditions for placement and seating in the ensembles and studios on Sunday, June 28. All campers should be prepared to play or sing a short etude or piece that demonstrates their level of performance. Scales and sight reading may  a part of the instrumental audition. Jazz ensemble auditions should include a short example in style and improvisation.

Instruments

Instruction in small master classes is provided for the following: STRINGS: violin, viola, cello, string bass and harp; WINDS: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone; BRASS: trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba; PERCUSSION; VOICE; PIANO. Large instruments such as string bass, tuba, percussion, harp and all keyboard instruments are furnished. Campers must bring all other instruments. We recommend that all students carry instrument insurance on privately owned instruments. CYM and SUNY Potsdam cannot be responsible for damage or loss. Please specify your instrument range, for example, tenor sax or bass clarinet.

Private Lessons

Some students may wish to arrange for additional private lessons with a studio teacher while at camp. Such opportunities would depend on the availability of the instructor. The regular studio teaching rate is $40/hour, $20/half-hour. Arrangements should be made with the studio teacher upon arrival and NOT the Crane Youth Music office.

Housing, and Meals

CYM campers live in double and triple rooms in the College residence halls and eat in a central dining hall. A full time residence hall director and counseling staff supervise housing, many of whom are current Crane School undergraduates, with a student-counselor ratio of 10 to 1. Crane Youth Music is licensed by the New York State Department of Health.

Transportation

Route information for those driving to Potsdam will be included in your information packet upon registration. Commercial bus service is available to Potsdam. CYM will provide transportation from the bus station to campus.

Medical Services

In compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations the camp staff includes a full-time medical director who supervises emergency medical service with referral, if necessary, to the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Parents will be notified of any emergency. Health forms are mandatory and all camper medications must be turned in to the medical staff upon arrival at camp.

Fees

Resident camper $940; commuter $650(includes daily lunch). A non-refundable deposit is due with registration. All fees must be paid by May 29. Full refund, minus the deposit, will be made up to May 29; no refunds will be issued after this date. An information packet will be sent upon receipt of your registration.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY; SOME INSTRUMENT QUOTAS ARE REACHED BY EARLY FEBRUARY.